“Would you like 10 days free holiday and travel expenses paid?” The advertisements were enticing. They turned up regularly across England for decades. Posters. Newspaper ads. Leaflets. They offered time away in the countryside near Salisbury. Fresh air. Relaxation. Free meals. Not only that, you would be paid for your time. Sound lovely? Married couples were welcome. Singles were invited, too. There was even the prospect of romance, provided that those interested in courting remain at least thirty feet apart at all times. It wasn’t that the organisers were prudish, they… Read More